Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 46 Highland St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,196 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0092 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0092 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,773 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,124 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 46 HIGHLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
46 Highland St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 HIGHLAND ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031555 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 46 Highland St was $5,196, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,196.00 (+2.12%) | $377,900 (+7.85%) Land $100,000 Building $277,900 | $470,155 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,088.00 (+0.77%) | $350,400 (-) Land $88,000 Building $262,400 | $470,155 (+5.88%) |
| 2024 | $5,049.00 (+9.12%) | $350,400 (+15.57%) Land $88,000 Building $262,400 | $444,030 |
| 2023 | $4,627.00 | $303,200 Land $80,000 Building $223,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 Highland St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 46 Highland St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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